David Morgan

Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

04 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

US Senate Republicans vote to advance Trump's sweeping tax cut planUS Senate Republicans took a procedural step forward on President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut agenda on Thursday, overcoming concerns among some Republican lawmakers that the plan does not include sufficient spending cuts.

By David Morgan / Reuters

04 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

US Economy

27 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Republicans divided on spending cuts as they try to pay for Trump's tax cutsUS congressional Republicans are struggling over how to pay for President Donald Trump's multi-trillion-dollar tax-cut and immigration reform agenda, with the fate of the Medicaid healthcare programme and the nation's debt ceiling hanging in the balance.

By David Morgan & Bo Erickson / Reuters

27 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Trump effect

13 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, poll findsA majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is being too “erratic” in his moves to shake up the US economy, as his imposition of tariffs against some of the nation's top trading partners hammers stock markets, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

By Jason Lange, James Oliphant & David Morgan / Reuters

13 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

US Economy

11 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

House Republicans set up Tuesday vote to avert govt shutdownWASHINGTON (March 10): The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives set up a Tuesday vote on legislation that would keep the government funded and avert a partial shutdown, as Washington is rocked by President Donald Trump's rapid moves to slash federal agencies.

By Richard Cowan, David Morgan & Bo Erickson, Andy Sullivan & Gram Slattery / Reuters

11 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Trump effect

06 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers as part of Trump cuts, sparking backlashThe Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut more than 80,000 workers from the agency, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, drawing condemnation from military veteran groups and Democrats.

By Mike Stone, Tim Reid, David Morgan & Nathan Layne / Reuters

06 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Trump effect

03 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Republican Johnson wants 'clean' US funding measure, wait on spending cutsUS House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday that he wants to pass a "clean" stopgap funding measure to keep federal agencies operating at current spending levels through September and leave proposed cuts for legislation for the next fiscal year.

By Katharine Jackson & David Morgan / Reuters

03 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Global Economy

08 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Trump says he will announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries next weekPresident Donald Trump said on Friday he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries by Monday or Tuesday of next week, a major escalation of his offensive to tear up and reshape global trade relationships in the US' favour.

By Jarrett Renshaw & David Morgan / Reuters

08 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

05 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Pam Bondi as attorney generalWASHINGTON (Feb 4): The Republican-led US Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new US attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump's staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement.

By David Morgan / Reuters

05 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

US Economy

26 Jan 2025, 08:00 am

US House Republicans divided over how to pay for Trump's tax cutsRepublicans who control the US House of Representatives are trying to overcome internal differences on how to pay for President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cuts, with hardline conservatives determined to reduce an annual federal deficit approaching US$2 trillion (RM8.7 trillion).

By David Morgan / Reuters

26 Jan 2025, 08:00 am

US Economy

13 Nov 2024, 08:00 am

Republican sweep gives Trump power to slash taxes, may strain deficitsRepublicans' lock on power in Washington next year will allow President-elect Donald Trump to pursue an aggressive agenda of tax cuts for businesses, workers and retirees that will test his party's often-aired goal of reining in the government's US$35 trillion (RM156.4 trillion) in debt.

By David Morgan / Reuters

13 Nov 2024, 08:00 am

AMMB CFO to step down, said to be joining Maybank

Cuckoo International delays Bursa listing to June amid market rout

1MDB withdraws suit against Singaporean Shabnam in US$346m Rosmah luxury goods case

PNB looking to quit legacy investments to strengthen portfolio

LSH Capital chairman refutes KL Tower staff replacement rumours

Asean emerges as a central player in global economy after overcoming series of adversities — Anwar

Spain pushing for EU pivot to China to counter Trump tariffs

Spain defends closer trade ties with China after US warns against 'cutting own throat'

US weighs farmer bailout as China retaliation threatens exports

CK Hutchison rejects accusations over Panama Ports payments

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